Three intrepid reporters decided to test the bounds of fear by checking out Amarillo’s local haunted houses.

Barely escaping with voices — and bladders — intact, here is our breakdown from each haunt.

Farmaggedon

We began our journey at Farmageddon, southeast of town at Loop 335 and Whitaker Road, in a corn maze. Or perhaps that’s maize.

We started the night out in anticipation as we caught a glimpse of the zombie apocalypse. Seeing it down the barrels of paintball guns, we made our escape. Too bad the next portion left us in a middle of a winding maze with no protection. Nowhere was safe, with goblins, zombies and demented creatures screaming, grabbing and following us.

Bethany: “I loved shooting zombies, but in the actual maze, I didn’t have a moment’s peace. I took up the rear and watched as we were constantly followed by an array of increasingly creepy creatures.”

Stephanie: “At least I was in the middle of our group and felt secure, regardless of what came at us. Sorry to the girl in front of me for my constant pushing and screaming. But when I heard the chainsaw my heart stopped. That was probably the scariest part.”

Bethany: “Yeah, I know! While I was valiantly guarding us from attack, you ran away and left me to die. Now I know who I don’t want with me in the middle of the zombie apocalypse.”

Continuously scary throughout the whole maze, Farmageddon never lets you catch your breath. This haunted maze is for those looking to get their horror-meter filled. Families with young children may want to check out the Amazingly Fun Farm, another feature at this location.

Amarillo Scaregrounds

Wanting to make sure we got our fill of fear, we arrived at the Amarillo Scaregrounds, 2736 S.W. 10th Ave. If you like options, this is the haunted house for you with four haunts and a game of laser tag.

Stephanie: “Pssh, these haunted mazes have nothing on me! Give me the badge of courage for the night, because I faced fear like a lion.”

Bethany: “Really? So the reason you wanted to turn back halfway through with tears in your eyes was because of bravery?”

Stephanie: “How would you know? You were in front of me the entire time.”

Bethany: “Yeah, except for the time I dropped behind to get video, which is filled with your screaming and whimpering, until you begged me to take the lead again. Brave lion? More like mewling kitten.”

Braving Terror and Insanitarium will give spectators a sensory overload. When attempting to walk through Terror, be warned that you will never see anything coming. Zombie clowns stare you down until you think you’re safe before chasing you and demented bunny corners stalk your every move. Insanitarium allows you to see the horrors before you approach them but the atmosphere and crazed patients leave your skin crawling. The Basement and Blackout are also available for adrenaline junkies. After a long night of being scared out of your mind, take your remaining energy and catch a game of laser tag.

Mayhem Z

Another stop on the trail of terror is Mayhem Z. If you’re looking for a thrill that gives back, this is the place for you.

Located at the Amarillo Activity Youth Center, 816 S. Van Buren St., a child’s worst fear comes to life as you take a journey through creative scenes.

Bethany: “I really enjoyed the thought that went into the making of this haunted house.”

Stephanie: “Yeah, I saw that enjoyment as you wandered around in circles trying to get out of the maze.”

Bethany: “And I’m not telling anyone the secret to get out, everyone else can wander around in circles to find the door too.”

This visually imagined haunt is definitely the most creative with slides, trick doors and live animals it will not only causes your heart to race but tug at its strings. It was designed, built and run by the children of the youth center. The funds raised from this haunted house go to help the AAYC and their projects throughout the year.

Chainsaw Massacre / 6th Street Massacre

I do not consider myself squeamish. I saw the last “Evil Dead” movie at the theater and didn’t have nightmares. I enjoy violent video games, and I listen to black metal on my morning commute.

Despite all of that, I found myself shrieking louder than a pre-teen girl at a One Direction concert time and time again Saturday night at Chainsaw Massacre, 12851 Interstate 27. The two-story haunted house features rooms and settings that are convincingly creepy, but it’s the actors who really make the experience special.

And by special, I mean be sure to visit a restroom before you go. These actors, mostly sadistic youths, don’t just jump out and say “Boo!” — although there is plenty of jumping out and yelling involved.

No, these guys and girls are dedicated and go to great lengths to frighten innocent people like me.

One girl was painted like a corpse and held a decapitated teddy bear, which she asked me to play with. I declined and tried to get away from her, but she kept following me. I think some zombies chased me, too, but it was too dark to tell. They could’ve just been regular cannibals impersonating zombies. In any case, they tried to murder me so they could gorge on my flesh before it decomposed.

I was chased, snuck up on and confronted by a score of unsavory individuals. Oh, and I’m pretty sure I saw Satan down there, too, naturally.

At one point, a demon invited me to follow him up a flight of stairs, but I hesitated. I’ve seen horror movies. I know what happens when the victim runs up the stairs instead of out the door, but I figured I’d better do what he wanted.

I won’t give too much away from there, but the second floor is even better (read: worse) than the first. And between the two floors, thrill seekers receive more than their fair share of aneurysm-inducing trauma.

Earlier that evening, I also had the chance to tour 6th Street Massacre, 3019 S.W. Sixth Ave., before the haunted house opened for business. This house places more emphasis on gory, macabre scenes and classic horror movie tributes than the dark and seedy Chainsaw Massacre, but still includes plenty of the jump-out-and-scare-you moments that scores of people love to put themselves through for some reason.

o How much: $15 for Terror or Insanitarium, $20 for Basement, $5 for one trip through the blackout maze or $10 for three trips, and $5 for one turn at laser tag. Passes for one admission to all five are $35. A $50 all-night pass offers unlimited access to all.